Best Blade Putters Review

You’ll often hear how you should “drive for the show, but putt for the dough”, and although the age old adage isn’t entirely correct, it still has a grain of truth to it. Hardly anyone would argue that your approach game isn’t as important as your putt game, but considering the fact that over a third of the strokes you take are on the dance floor, choosing the best flatstick for your swing starts looking more serious. That’s why we have compiled this best blade putters review so you’ll know up front which ones would suit you better. Let’s have a look. 

Quick Advise

Well, I have an arcing swing, you say, what are some of the best blade putters for my swing?​​​​​

To be honest, there’s no cut and dry answer to that, only recommendations to help you zero in to a couple of items. Just like with any other club, the choice mainly boils down to what feels the best when you take it to the range (just don’t trick yourself into thinking you’re better on the range than you are on the course).

On a more serious note, the main thing you need to ask yourself is whether that particular putter helps you sink more putts – if so, go with it and don’t look back.

Kinds of Putters

Now, for those of you who are absolute novices to the wonderful world of putters, there are two types (painting with a broad brush, of course) – the mallet and the blade. The former is generally considered to be more forgiving and better suited to players who either have problems with aligning for putt or just prefer a straight back and through swing. 

Conversely, you’ll see the latter type mostly in the hands of PGA pros, or pretty much anyone with an arc stroke. If you’re not sure which is which, just take a look at those sticks they hand out as standard issue at any mini-golf course – that’s a blade putter.

Don’t let the lacklustre looks fool you though – blades come with just as advanced tech as their mallet counterparts (well, maybe not those at mini-golf courses, but you get the idea).

Best Blade Putters Comparison Table

Best Blade Putters Reviews

Now, what you’ll come to realize, if you haven’t already, is that the sheer amount of choices on the market is staggering, intimidating even. However, this is really a good thing, as it pretty much ensures that there will be something for everyone and their pocket. So, without further ado, we’ll kick off our list of the 7 best blade putters with a choice that is often overlooked.

As we hinted above, Bettinardi comes out with some of the most underrated flatsticks on the market, but their Studio Stock Series appears to be getting the attention it deserves, the #28 included.

This is, obviously, one that comes in three distinct flavours, looking by where the shaft connects to the head – the vanilla heel shafted, center shafted, and armlock. 

If you’re on the market for the best center shafted blade putter, the second one just might be the thing for you. All three, however, have the same F. I. T. milling-pattern across the face for a nice and soft feel. 

Also, all models give you a nice, controlled roll on any range (if you’re looking for something to help you with lag putts, this just might be the best blade putter for the job).

The Evnroll ER 1, much like the rest of the Evnroll Series, is CNC milled from 303 stainless steel, so you can expect a somewhat firmer feel.

Still, there’s enough touch to appeal to more advanced players, as well. 

If you look really carefully at the top line of the ER1 (or any putter in the line), you’ll notice two unpainted dots on either side of the sightline – these go a long way to helping you align the put. 

The Odyssey O-Works RX 1 is a blade putter that’s available in four flavours – the vanilla version, wide, wide again (in invert colours), and Tank, the biggest difference being the size.

Still, all four models have the same microhinge technology that impart excellent forward roll across the face, even if you catch the ball slightly to the heel or toe.

The feel is soft and plush on center hits, and there’s good feedback on mishits, as well. The sound is also soft and subtle, which could not really be said about its appearance.

The visual cues look more like a distraction, and the graphics on the sole may seem a bit too loud to some. So, if you’d rather have something more subdued, you might want to check out its White Hot RX counterpart.

Cleveland hasn’t really been known for making top rated blade putters, or putters in general, for that matter, but their Huntington Beach Series is seriously looking to change that.

As for the #1, what you’re seeing is a classic-looking heel-shafted blade putter, with little in the way of bells and whistles.

The deep milling pattern in the shape of diamonds not only goes a long way to imparting lots of topspin for a smooth forward roll, but it also makes the putter a real eyeful.

The main selling point of the Ping Vault Voss, and the entire Vault series, for that matter, is the milling pattern which builds upon their True Roll design, with deep grooves in the middle that start getting shallower towards the heel and toe.

The idea here is to add forgiveness and keep the ball speed even on off-centre hits, so that even mishits roll within tap-in range.

The Voss is a touch too much on the light side, though it’s kept stable by the perimeter weighting. Still, the flatstick, much like the rest of the Ping Vault line, is available in two equally tasty flavours – polished Platinum and subdued Slate, which kind of makes up for it.

The Scotty Cameron Select Newport #2 is one of the top ranked blade putters on the market at the moment, which really comes as no surprise

Still, many feel that the price tag is hardly justified and that you’re paying for the name rather than the product. 

On the flipside, if you’re looking for the best face balanced blade putters, any Newport with a long neck should do the trick, which somewhat justifies the cost.

Moreover, the Newport #2 is a really well-made flatstick and should suit anyone looking for a putter that can tackle any distance. 

The most interesting feature in this puppy is the layer that sits between the body and face dampens vibrations and gives you a controlled feel and nice, audible click.

The elastomer that Ping put in their inserts does a great job of absorbing vibrations in the Sigma G Anser and also giving you a bit of feedback, so you know when your putts go awry.

Granted, the club is overall a bit lighter than you might be used to, though the confidence-instilling looks more than make up for it.

The grooves are milled so as to achieve variable depth, which helps with mishits and makes even those balls you catch a bit to the heel or toe roll within tap-in range.

Of course, the Sigma G Anser features a contrastive sightline to help you align the putt (white line on Black Nickel, black line on Platinum).

The Final Word

So, to sum up – it’s hard deciding on any one flatstick here to bear the title of the best blade putter at the moment, as there is really no objective way to do it. Different strokes for different folks, eh?

That said, here’s a nickel’s worth of free advice – start with deciding on a budget, pick a couple or so that you think might suit you, and give them a whirl. See which one feels best, if any, and go with it. Fairways and greens to you!